Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

By Dani Rodriguez-Brindicci, MS, RDN
Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are a spicy appetizer that would be perfect for
game day! If you haven’t tried Buffalo cauliflower wings yet, you
need to give them a try! This secretly healthy recipe is so good, no one
will even miss chicken wings!

Why These Cauliflower Hot Wings Work:

· They’re
tender and soft on the inside, while being
crispy on the outside.

·
Cauliflower is
extremely versatile and can be used instead of chicken for these alternative “wings.”
Cauliflower doesn’t have a very strong taste by itself.

· The
Buffalo sauce gives these cauliflower wings a hearty and tangy taste.

· The
Sriracha sauce adds some nice spiciness.

· They can
easily be made gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with chickpea flour.

· They’re
healthier than chicken wings and contain
less calories and fat.

Roll them in the panko breadcrumbs. Omit this step for a gluten-free version.
However, they’re way crispier with the panko breadcrumb coating.

Spread evenly onto cookie sheet and place in the oven (or for even crispier
wings try an Air Fryer!). Bake for 15 minutes, flipping once. Remove from the oven.

In a separate bowl, stir melted butter and buffalo sauce together. For
an added kick, add a touch of Sriracha sauce. Add baked cauliflower and
toss to coat. Spread evenly onto cookie sheet. Place back in the oven
and bake for 25-30 minutes or until crispy, flipping once.